Two thirds of parents believe that too much emphasis is placed on exams, a poll has found.
A survey commissioned by The Times and carried out by YouGov found that a majority of people in every political party, age group and region feel that the education system puts too much emphasis on examinations.
Sixty-five per cent of parents of school-age children who responded to the survey said the system put too much emphasis on tests and qualifications, while 16 per cent believed the balance was about right.
The Times Education Commission has called for a British baccalaureate, which would offer a wider range of subjects at 18 while reducing the overall number of examinations pupils take, to promote mental health and help pupils to
